BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Family-to-Family is a free 12- week course for family caregiv ers of individuals with serious mental illness. The course is taught by trained family members and focuses on schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, major depression\, panic disorder\, borderline personality disorder\, p osttraumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.\n \; \nCourse Covers\n\nCurrent information about schizophrenia\, major depre ssion\, bipolar disorder (manic depression)\, panic disorder\, obsessive -compulsive disorder\, borderline personality disorder\, and co-occurrin g brain disorders and addictive disorders\nUp-to-date information about medications\, side effects\, and strategies for medication adherence\nCu rrent research related to the biology of brain disorders and the evidenc e-based\, most effective treatments to promote recovery\nGaining empathy by understanding the subjective\, lived experience of a person with men tal illness\nLearning in special workshops for problem solving\, listeni ng\, and communication techniques\nAcquiring strategies for handling cri ses and relapse\nFocusing on care for the caregiver: coping with worry\, stress\, and emotional overload\nGuidance on locating appropriate suppo rts and services within the community\nInformation on advocacy initiativ es designed to improve and expand services\n\n \;\nEducation Program Starts\nSunday\, January 6\, 2013\n2:00pm-4:00pm\n \;\nLocation:\nW esley Woods Health Center\n \;\nTo sign up for the class:\nCall Jani ce at 770-498-5992 or janicegreeneross@msn.com\nwww.namidekalb.com or fi nd us on Facebook URL:http://decatur.patch.com/events/want-help-supporting-your-mentally-il l-family-member-8e207a17 SUMMARY:Want help supporting your mentally ill family member? LOCATION:1841 Clifton Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA 30329: 1841 Clifton Rd NE\, At lanta\, GA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR